See you at PennFest in July!

We've got some exciting news for you: we'll be playing at PennFest, one of the UK's top festivals, next summer!

It's going to be great fun playing on the opening night of the festival, which takes place in Buckinghamshire, alongside the likes of Richard Ashcroft.

Tickets for PennFest, including day passes for Friday 19 July - are available now. Click here for more information. 

Thank you from Starsailor

 

Wow! We can't quite believe that the Silence is Easy Anniversary Tour is over already!

Thank you to everybody across the UK and Europe who came out to see us over the past few weeks. We've been blown away by your support and enjoyed revisiting our second album with you all. Your response to the shows has meant a lot to us.

Now, on to the next chapter... 

We're halfway through our UK Tour!

 

Thank you to everybody who has come out to see us on the Silence is Easy Anniversary UK Tour!

There have been so many highlights - returning to Norwich and Wolverhampton, places that have been so good to us over the years; having Tony Foster from Spiritualized join us on stage in Nottingham; and the unforgettable crowds in Glasgow and Newcastle.

Only a handful of tickets remain for our shows in Sheffield (30 November), Manchester (1 December), London (2 December) and Southampton (3 December). Visit Gigs & Tours to get yours!

Where The Wild Things Grow: UK Tour 2024 announced

 

We are excited to announce the Where The Wild Things Grow Tour of the UK in March & April 2024.

Pre-order the new album - including exclusive formats and bundles - now from the band's official store for early ticket access!  

Friday 22 March > Parr Hall, Warrington TICKET LINK

Wednesday 3 April > O2 Institute, Birmingham GENERAL SALE 10AM FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

Thursday 4 April > O2 Academy, Bristol GENERAL SALE 10AM FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

Friday 5 April > Queen's Hall, Edinburgh GENERAL SALE 10AM FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

Saturday 6 April > The Fire Station, Sunderland GENERAL SALE 10AM FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

Monday 8 April > Brudenell Social Club, Leeds GENERAL SALE 10AM FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

Tuesday 9 April > Concorde 2, Brighton GENERAL SALE 10AM FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

Brilliant end to our European Tour!

 

The Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary European Tour has come to an end after great shows at De Roma, Antwerp, and La Maroquinerie, Paris.

Thank you to everybody who came out to see us play over the weekend, not to mention the brilliant crowds in Den Haag and Arnhem.

Next stop: Norwich, for the start of our UK Tour!

Great to be back in Arnhem

 

It was great to be back in Arnhem for night two of the Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary Tour. We've played Luxor Live a few times now and the shows there have always been enjoyable.

Click here to check out our setlist. Warning: it contains spoilers!

Thank you, Den Haag!

What a great way to start the Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary Tour! Thank you, Den Haag, for a great night on Wednesday.

Click here to check out our setlist. Warning: it contains spoilers!

 

Where The Wild Things Grow: album pre-order and exclusive launch show details revealed!

 

We're excited to unveil full details of Where The Wild Things Grow, our sixth studio album, which will be released on Friday 22 March!

This is our first album in six years and has been produced by our good friend and Embrace guitarist Rick McNamara.

Fans can now pre-order the album, which is available on limited edition lilac vinyl, black heavyweight vinyl, CD (with exclusive bonus CD), and cassette, from our official store. 

Anybody pre-ordering the album will receive early ticket access for a special album launch show, taking place at Warrington Parr Hall, on release day (Friday 22 March). 

The track listing for the album is:

1. Into The Wild 

2. Heavyweight 

3. After The Rain 

4. Where The Wild Things Grow 

5. Flowers 

6. Better Times 

7. Dead On The Money 

8. Enough 

9. Hard Love 

10. Last Shot 

11. Hanging In The Balance 

The track listing for the bonus CD is: 

1. Hard Love (Demo) 

2. Heavyweight (Demo) 

3. Where The Wild Things Grow 

4. Last Shot

Where The Wild Things Grow: new single and album details revealed

We are thrilled to unveil more details of our new single, Where The Wild Things Grow, which will drop at midnight tomorrow (Friday 27 October). 

The single will form part of a new album, our first since 2017, that shares its name. Fans can pre-order this much-anticipated sixth studio record from 10am on Friday. 

Coming soon...

 

... 27 October 2023

Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary Editions unveiled

 

Starsailor’s second album Silence Is Easy was originally released in September 2003 after the whirlwind success of their debut album Love Is Here a mere two years earlier.  

To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, the critically acclaimed masterpiece will be celebrated with two special editions.

Available on Friday 10 November, a 2CD version will feature never-before-release Phil Spector demos of Fidelity and White Dove. This edition also brings together key remixes of Four To The Floor (Thin White Duke and Soulsavers), as well as rare live versions of Silence Is Easy and Four To The Floor from London’s Somerset House and The Coronet.

The LP, deleted over a decade ago now boasts a limited aqua blue coloured vinyl of the original track listing from 2003. 

Click here to pre-order via the official Starsailor store. 

Pre-order the Starsailor: Live at Stabal concert film

 

We're delighted to be sharing our Starsailor: Live at Stabal concert and documentary - and our fans can now take advantage of an exclusive offer!

This intimate 20th anniversary performance of our Gold-certified album Silence is Easy will be captured in stunning audio and video quality at the incredible Stabal Studios in front of a live audience. 

We will also be filming an exclusive documentary, telling our story behind the production of the Silence is Easy album and our journey with producer Phil Spector. 

This intimate 20th Anniversary performance of their Gold-certified album Silence is Easy will be captured in stunning audio and video quality and you can watch the full experience on Stabal Box Office from Wednesday 7 June 2023.

Simply enter STAR25 at checkout for a 25% discount. Click here to purchase your film now.

Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary UK Tour: limited availability update!

 

Not got your tickets for Starsailor's Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary UK Tour yet? 

Be sure to purchase those for our Nottingham, Glasgow, Manchester and London shows while you can - we're down to the last tickets for all four of those shows!

Friday 24 November > Waterfront, Norwich Ticket link

Saturday 25 November > Rescue Rooms, Nottingham Ticket link LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

Sunday 26 November > SWG3, Glasgow Ticket link LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

Monday 27 November > Boiler Shop, Newcastle Ticket link

Tuesday 28 November > The Wulfrun at The Halls, Wolverhampton Ticket link

Thursday 30 November > Foundry, Sheffield Ticket link

Friday 1 December > O2 Ritz, Manchester Ticket link LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

Saturday 2 December > Electric Ballroom, London Ticket link LIMITED AVAILABILITY!

Sunday 3 December > The Brook, Southampton Ticket link

Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary tickets now on sale

 

Tickets for Starsailor's Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary UK and European Tour are now on general sale.

Get yours today and join the band for what promises to be a stunning run of shows across November and December. 

EUROPEAN TOUR

Wednesday 15 November > Paard, The Hague, Netherlands Ticket link

Thursday 16 November > Luxor Live, Arnhem, Netherlands Ticket link

Saturday 18 November > De Roma, Antwerp, Belgium Ticket link

Sunday 19 November > La Maroquinerie, Paris, France Ticket link

UK TOUR

Friday 24 November > Waterfront, Norwich Ticket link

Saturday 25 November > Rescue Rooms, Nottingham Ticket link

Sunday 26 November > SWG3, Glasgow Ticket link

Monday 27 November > Boiler Shop, Newcastle Ticket link

Tuesday 28 November > The Wulfrun at The Halls, Wolverhampton Ticket link

Thursday 30 November > Foundry, Sheffield Ticket link

Friday 1 December > O2 Ritz, Manchester Ticket link

Saturday 2 December > Electric Ballroom, London Ticket link

Sunday 3 December > The Brook, Southampton Ticket link

Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary UK Tour pre-sales window now open!

 

UK fans can secure their tickets for this year's Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary Tour thanks to our exclusive pre-sale window. 

Tickets for the following shows are now available via Gigs and Tours ahead of the general sale window opening at 10am on Friday (31 March).

Click here to visit Gigs and Tours or follow the links below.

Sunday 26 November > SWG3, Glasgow Ticket link

Monday 27 November > Boiler Shop, Newcastle Ticket link

Tuesday 28 November > The Wulfrun at The Halls, Wolverhampton Ticket link

Thursday 30 November > Foundry, Sheffield Ticket link

Friday 1 December > O2 Ritz, Manchester Ticket link

Saturday 2 December > Electric Ballroom, London Ticket link

Starsailor unveil Silence is Easy 20th Anniversary UK and European Tour

 

Starsailor will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the much-loved Silence is Easy album with a special run of shows across the UK and Europe later this year.

Released in September 2003, the album reached number two in the UK charts, and drew praise from critics. "Attractive listening, and it's hard not to be moved by its tenderness," was how The Guardian's Caroline Sullivan described it. AllMusic's Matt Collar said: "The 11 tracks here are heartfelt, melodic rockers with some string backgrounds that fit well into the overall aesthetic of cinematic pop romanticism."

While the album's title track and "Four to the Floor", the third and final single released from it, have become mainstays of the band's setlists since 2003, fans across the UK and Europe will get to hear deeper cuts - songs such as "Telling Them" and "Restless Heart" - in their full glory during this tour. 

The 13-date run of shows will begin with four shows in Europe, including a headline show in Paris (La Maroquinerie, Sunday 19 November) for the first time since 2017. London, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow will all feature on the UK Tour, which begins in Norwich on Friday 24 November and culminates in Southampton 10 days later.

All EU show tickets will go on general sale at 10am CEST on Friday 31 March. 

Exclusive fan pre-sales for six of the UK shows (Glasgow, Newcastle, Wolverhampton, Sheffield, Manchester and London) will begin at 10am on Wednesday 29 March via Gigs and Tours. 

All UK show tickets will go on general sale at 10am on Friday 31 March. 

EUROPEAN TOUR

Wednesday 15 November > Paard, The Hague, Netherlands Ticket link

Thursday 16 November > Luxor Live, Arnhem, Netherlands Ticket link

Saturday 18 November > De Roma, Antwerp, Belgium Ticket link

Sunday 19 November > La Maroquinerie, Paris, France Ticket link

UK TOUR

Friday 24 November > Waterfront, Norwich Ticket link

Saturday 25 November > Rescue Rooms, Nottingham Ticket link

Sunday 26 November > SWG3, Glasgow Ticket link

Monday 27 November > Boiler Shop, Newcastle Ticket link

Tuesday 28 November > The Wulfrun at The Halls, Wolverhampton Ticket link

Thursday 30 November > Foundry, Sheffield Ticket link

Friday 1 December > O2 Ritz, Manchester Ticket link

Saturday 2 December > Electric Ballroom, London Ticket link

Sunday 3 December > The Brook, Southampton Ticket link

James Walsh announces UK solo tour

Tickets are now on sale for James' UK solo tour in June.

Can't see any dates near you? Don't forget that, before he hits the road, James will also be playing a number of shows across Northern England - including dates in Liverpool on Friday 28 April. 

Click here for the full list of 2023 dates. 

Thursday 1 June > The Louisana, Bristol Ticket link

Friday 2 June > Slaughtered Lamb, London Ticket link

Saturday 3 June > Slaughtered Lamb, London Ticket link

Sunday 4 June > The Dark Horse, Birmingham Ticket link

Friday 9 June > The Underground, Stoke Ticket link

Saturday 10 June > The Musician, Leicester Ticket link

Sunday 11 June > Georgian Theatre, Stockton Ticket link

Thursday 22 June > Yellow Arch, Sheffield Ticket link

Saturday 24 June > The Church, Ipswich Ticket link

 

First Dublin show in 14 years confirmed

 

Starsailor will play in Dublin for the first time since 2009 when they return to the Irish capital this summer.

The band will support Damien Dempsey at the Iveagh Gardens on Friday 7 July.

Tickets for this show cost €45 and are on sale now. Click here for more details. 

App Fest appearance confirmed

Starsailor's busy summer will now feature the band's first appearance at Gloucestershire's App Fest, the band have announced today. 

They will appear at the community-themed festival on Saturday 29 July - 13 days before they make their debut appearance at Deva Fest in Cheshire. 

App Fest takes place at Hillworth Farm in Yardbridge, which is just 15 minutes away from Tewkesbury and 30 minutes from the historic city of Gloucester.

Tickets for App Fest are available from £75. Click here for more details.

 

Starsailor to headline Cottingham Folk Festival

 

Starsailor have been confirmed as one of the headliners for this year's Cottingham Folk Festival. 

Returning for its eighth outing this summer, the festival takes place across the August Bank Holiday Weekend in the picturesque village of Cottingham in East Yorkshire.

The band's first appearance at Cottingham will come on Friday 25 August. Sharing the stage with them will be Sound of the Sirens and Tom Speight; the latter previously supported them during the All This Life UK Tour in 2017.

Today's announcement marks Starsailor's third confirmed festival appearance for 2023. They will return to Belgium to play Labadoux Festival on Saturday 6 May, followed by a headline slot at DevaFest, Cheshire, on Sunday 13 August.

Tickets for Cottingham Folk Festival are available from £27.50. Click here for more details.

First 2023 festival appearances confirmed

 

Starsailor have today unveiled details of their first two festival appearances in what promises to be a busy 2023 for the band. 

They will return to Belgium to play Labadoux Festival on Saturday 6 May, with their first confirmed UK appearance coming with a headline slot at DevaFest, Cheshire, on Sunday 13 August. 

Frontman James Walsh said: “We always love going to Belgium and we’ve been lucky enough to play on the bill with some music legends over the years. We’re delighted to add Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel to that list at Labadoux, where we’ll be sharing the stage with some fantastic local talent. 

“As a North West band it’s great to see DevaFest go from strength to strength. We’re delighted to be part of the 2023 line-up!” 

These festival appearances follow the band’s acclaimed 15-date UK tour in September 2022, during which they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut album Love is Here by playing it in full each night. 

Tickets for Labadoux Festival are available from €51 for the day and €104 for a weekend pass. Click here for more details. 

Tickets for DevaFest, which takes place at  Cholmondeley Castle, are available from £44.50. Click here for more details.

Starsailor to support Embrace at special Halifax show

We're excited to announce we will be supporting Embrace at their huge hometown show at Piece Hall, Halifax, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of The Good Will Out on Saturday 1 July.

Click here to buy tickets.

James Walsh announces solo acoustic shows

 

Don't miss James as he heads out on the road to play a number of acoustic shows in the next few weeks in support of Coming Good, his latest solo record released on Friday 20 January. 

Saturday 18 February > The Snug, Atherton Ticket link

Friday 3 March > Cafe Indie, Scunthorpe Ticket link

Thursday 16 March > Resident, Morley Ticket link

Saturday 1 April > Crystal Ballroom, Glossop Ticket link

Saturday 22 April > The Railway Inn, Winchester Ticket link

Saturday 29 April > St Nicholas’, Beverley Ticket link